Senior Civil Engineer in Edinburgh

Infrastructure & Drainage Edinburgh £38-£48 per hour – Outside IR35 Contract: rolling contract An established civil engineering consultancy is looking for an experienced Contract Civil Design Engineer to support a busy pipeline of residential infrastructure projects across the UK. This role focuses on drainage and highways design, taking schemes from early feasibility through to detailed design and technical approvals. The Role • Deliver civil infrastructure and drainage design for residential developments • Design foul and surface water systems using one of: MicroDrainage / Causeway Flow/Site 3D OR Infodrainage • Produce levels, earthworks and estate road designs using Site 3D • Support projects through planning, detailed design and approvals • Prepare drawings and calculations for S104, S38 and S278 submissions • Coordinate with local authorities, statutory undertakers and project teams • Manage workload independently while contributing to wider project delivery About You • Strong consultancy background in residential infrastructure design • Proven experience delivering drainage and highways schemes • Confident user of MicroDrainage / Causeway Flow and Site 3D • Solid understanding of UK standards and adoption processes • Comfortable working and managing your own workload What’s on Offer ✔️ £38-48 per hour – Outside IR35 ✔️ Immediate start available ✔️ Long-term contract potential ✔️ Consistent residential workload